16 Higher Education Is to Be Extended Throughout Japan Toklo. Feb. 27.—The Ministry of Education has prepared a plan for the extension of higher education to cover the next six years and to cost about 822,000,000. Part of this expense has been provided by a gift of $3,000,000 from the Emperor. It is intended to establish 33 new and high technical schools and to raise all the higher schools to the grado of colleges. This would provide for the teaching of thousands of students who cannot now' bo accepted by the govern ment colleges, several of which now liave desk rooms for only 15 per cent of Uie students applying for admission. Surplus Material of Americans May Be Sold to Europeans By Associated Press Paris, Feb. 27. — All superfluous material of the American Expedi tionary Forces, now stored in vast warehouses throughout France, will be bargained off to -Europeans, pro vided it is found cheaper to dis pose of here than to transport it to tho United States. This announce ment was made by the United States Liquidation Commission, which be gan conferences to determine what disposition should be made of the equipment of the expeditionary forces. I LOOKAT CHILD'S TONGUE IF SICK CROSS, FEVERISH Hurry, Mother! Remove pois ons from little stomach, liver, bowels. Give "California Syrup of Figs" at once if bilious or constipated. Look at the tongue, mother! If joatcd, it is a sure sign that your little one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once. When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep doesn't eat or act natu rally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a well and playful child again. You needn't coax sick children, to take this harmless "fruit laxative;" they love its delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of counter feits sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any other kind with contempt. If Your Stomach Is Out of Order Take Bi-nesia If you don't, feel just right after eating—if you have that full, bloated, uncomfortable feeling the chances are 100 to 1, that three Bi-neaia tab lets will relievo the pain, discom fort and distress in less than Ave minutes. It's guaranteed to do this or it costs you nothing. Just de posit 50 cents for a package of Bi nesia with Geo. A. Gorgas or any other reliable druggist in whom you have confidence and give it a thor ough test. Eat too fast, too much, too late at night, food that's too rich, or do anything else that usually up sets your stomach; then take 3 or 4 Bi-nesia tablets. If you aren't de lighted and astonished with the re sult, the test will cost you nothing— you can have your money back for the asking. Always ask for Bi-nesia, ihe little tablet that's guaranteed to bring comfort and relief to dyspep tics and stomach sufferers every where. ORRINE DETSROYS LIQUOR HABIT Keen interest in Orrine, the scien tific treatment for the drink habit, now on sale at our store, continues unabated. Orrine has saved thousands of drinking men, and is sold under a guarantee to refund the purchase price If, after a trial, it fails to ben efit. , Orrine No. 1, secret treatment; Orrine No. 2, voluntary treatment. Costs only $1.25 a box. Ask us for booklet. G. A. Gorgas, 16 North Third street. "NOTHING RELIEVES MY RHEUMATISM" That's nonsense! Get a bot tle of Sloan's Liniment and change your tune It penetrates, quickens the circu lation, helps to scatter the conges tion, Imparts a warmth that brings back the feel-good and promotes comfort. Good for stiff muscles, too, sprains and most other external aches and pains. Economical, reliable, clean. Don't ask your druggist for Just "liniment" —say "Sloan's Liniment." Keep it in your "First Aid" kit. Get it to day. 30c, 00c, 91,20 THURSDAY EVENING, Col. M. C. Kennedy to Continue in £harge of Cumberland Valley Road By Associated Press Pltiladclpliia, Feb. 27.—Announce ment is made by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company tl'at in connec tion with the steps which are being taken toward the absorption of the Cumberland Valley Railroad by the Pennsylvania system, through ac quisition of its property and fran chises, Cofonel Moorhead C. Ken nedy, president of tho Cumberland Valley Railroad Company, has been appointed an officer of the Pennsyl vania Railroad Company with the title of resident vice-president of the Cumberland Valley district. His of fices will be at Chambersburg, Pa. The appointment will take effect as soon as the acquisition of the Cumberland Valley Railroad has been effected, which will probably be in April. Plan to Return Disabled Soldiers to Civilian Payrolls New York, Feb. 27.—Officials of gov ernmental agencies of seven nations and dominions will meet here from March 18 to 22 for the rehabilitation of disabled men. civilians as well as soldiers, and put them back on the payroll. The conference will be held under the auspices of the P.ed Cross In stitute for Crippled and Disabled men. The authorities to be represented are the British Minister of Pensions, the French National Institute for War Cripples, the Belgian Military Institute for Crippled Soldiers, the Italian Minis try of Pensions, the Canadian Invalided Soldiers Commission, the Australian De partment of Repatriation, and the Bu reau of Re-edueatlon and Reconstruction of the American Red Cross in France. Individual organizations of other coun tries also will be represented. 15 Governors, 2 Lieut. Governors and 32 Mayors Accept Washington, Feb. 27. —Governors of fifteen states, Lieutenant-Gov ernors of two others, and Mayors of thirty-two cities thus far have ac cepted the invitations of Secretary of Labor Wilson to attend the White House conference beginning next Monday for discussion of busi ness and labor problems growing obt of tho ending of the war. The meetings, which will continue three days, will be hfld in the Fast room of the White House. This will be the first time since President Roosevelt's administration that the famous room has been used for a public gathering. . Episcopal Synod Endorses the League of Nations By Associated Press Baltimore, Feb. 27. —The Protes tant Episcopal synod of the province of Washington went on record yes terday without a dissenting vote as indorsing the proposed league of nations and also the proclaiming from Jerusalem the peace to be ar ranged and tbe calling it "the peace of Jerusalem." The action followed an address by the Rt. Rev. Alejjp.nder Rodospol, acting archbishop of the Greek church in America, who was pre sented by Bishop J. 11. Darlington, of Harrisburg. A resolution was also adopted urg ing the restoration of the church of St. Sophia at Constantinople to its primitive use for Orthodox Chris tian worship. No Plebiscite Needed in Alsace-Loraine Paris, Feb. 27. —The City Council of Colmar, Alsace, has adopted a resolution declaring that there is no need for a plebiscite in Alsace-Lor raine because the residents of those districts "were French once, are French now and intend to remain French forever." The Council also adopted a resolution of sympathy for Premier Clemenceau, expressing gratitude at his escape. The decided to change the names of several streets and ave nues in Colmar and to name them after prominent men, such as Presi dent Wilson, Premier Clemenceau, President Poincare, Marshal Joffre and Cardinal Mercier. Oppose Repeal of Daylight Saving Act Washington, Feb. 27. —Prediction of labor leaders that a national day light saving law making all work ing hours daylight hours would re duce the number of industrial acci dents was borne out in the past year, said Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, in a statement urging that the law be not repealed. Provision for re peal of tlie act has been attached by the Senate agriculture committee as a rider to the annual agricultural appropriation bill. Hog Policy Depends Upon Embargo Question Washington, Feb. 27.—Decision as to the continuance of the food ad ministration's minimum hog prico policy after midnight Friday will not l>e made until President Wilson has determined the question of em bargoes afTecting neutrals and other countries. This became known after food ad ministration officials had conferred with the War Trade Board and later with President Wilson at tho White House during the meeting of the "war cabinet." CLEMENCKATT IS OFT Paris. Feb. 27.—Premier Ciemen ceau left his residence yesterday afternoon for the first time since lie was shot last Wednesday. The Pre mier's face, which showed signs of the fever he had been through, bore a pleased smile as h# acknowledged the greetings. NEW POSTMASTERS NAMED Washington, Feb. 27. —Nomina- tions of postmasters were sent to the Senate yesterday by President Wilson, most of them being renom inations. New pastmasters included James G. Paul, Bradford, Pa. KILLED IN FALL By Associated Press New York, Feb. 2 7.—Edgar Wi'/- gus, an ■insurance broker of Trentoii, Ni J., Ufd at a hospital here afteh slipping Jon a stairway at the Hobel Astor aild fracturing his skull, J | Last Day of the Month Specials For Friday Offer Uncommon Savings The Last Day of the Furniture Sale Woven wire bed springs and other notable specials will be features of interest in the last day of the February Furniture Sale. 25 woven wire springs with extra steel under $0.95 supports. None sold to dealers. Extra special ... Dives, Pomeroy 6c Stewart. Third Floor. Huck and Crash Towels and Table Damask ihe savings on the following items are exceptional: 19c all white huck towels. Special 15^ 29c hemmed crash towels, in grey and white. Spe cial . . 19£ /5c mercerized damask, 58 inches wide. Special, yard, 57£ $1.49 mercerized pattern table cloths. Special .. $1.25 Bed Spreads and White Goods $3.50 crochet bed spreads, imperfect. Special . . $2.45 10 yards of longcloth, regularly $2.25. Special, $1.69 Embroidery remnants, insertions and edges. Special, HALF PRICE. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Street Floor. Stamped Centre Pieces and Boudoir Pillows 18-inch centrepieces. Special 10^ 19c stamped aprons. Special 10£ Wire hat frames. Special 10£ $2.75 boudoir pillows. Special $1.25 Sewing and fruit baskets. Special 49£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Third Floor. Friday Clearance Children's Hats Corduroy and velvet hats in white and colors— 50c to $1.50 hats. Friday only 25^ $1.50 to $2.95 hats. Friday only 49 Baby pillows filled with silk floss. Friday only .. 30£ • Dives, Pomeroy 6t Stewart, Second Floor, Front. Women's Rubbers—Friday Specials 85c rubbers in storm and low cuts, high and military heels, all sizes in the lot. Special Friday only 65d Women's 25c slipper trees. Special Friday only, 15£ Dives, Pomeroy ft Stewart, Street Floor, Rear. Bedding Supplies at Friday Prices Remnants of unbleached muslin, 39 inches. Special Friday only, yard 16^ Bleached sheeting, 2 1 /\ yards. Special Friday only, yard, 69< $5.00 cotton filled comfortables. Special Friday only, $4.39 50c light outing cloth, 36 inches. Special Friday only, yard 40£ Dives, Pomeroy ft Stewart, Basement. Friday's Budget of Grocery. Economies Freshly milled oatmeal. Special Friday only, 7 lbs., Large cans sauer kraut. Special Friday only .... 10£ Aunt Jemima's pancake flour. Special Friday only, 2 packs 27£ Vanilla flavoring. Special Friday only, 3 bottles, 25£ Saniflush. Special Friday only 19^ Neufchatel cheese. Special Friday only 7y 2 f Hecker's cream oatmeal. Special Friday only, 3 packs, Red kidney beans. Special Friday only, can ..:. . 10< Mixed vegetables for soup. Special Friday only, can, 10* Dives, Pomeroy ft Stewart, Basement. Friday Specials In Envelope Chemise / $1.50 envelope chemise trimmed with combination em broidery and lace insertion with lace edge finished top. Special Friday only 95£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor. 'Friday's Interesting Waist Offerings $1.50, $1.95 to $2.50 cotton waists in voile and batiste; semi-tailored with convertible collar, frilled and lace trim med styles with small or large collar. Special Friday only, 95* Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor, BNUUSBURG MMI TECEGRXPH Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart Aprons Reduced For Friday $1.95 blue chambray aprons trimmed with plaid ging ham. Special Friday only $1.50 Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor. Colored and Black Dress Goods Reduced SI.OO French serge, 36 inches wide; navy and garnet. Special, yard 69^ 89c serge, in navy and green, 36 inches wide. Special, yard 69£ $1.25 navy serge. 42 inches wide. Special, yard .. 98£ $1.95 wool poplin. 40 inches wide. Special, yard, $1.69 $3.50 all-wool serge, 50 inches wide. Special, yard, $2.69 $4.00 navy serge, 54 inches wide. Special, yard, $2.95 $1.95 navy serge, 41 inches wide. Special, yard, $1.49 $4.50 wool Jersey, 54 inches wide. Special, yard, $3.50 $3.00 check suiting, 54 inches wide. Special, yard. $2.69 Black Dress Goods and Linings $1.95 wool poplin, 40 inches wide. Special Si.B9 $2.50 wool Santoy, 42 inc-hes wide. Special 51.95 $2.25 French serge, 42 inches wide. Special $1.89 85c Habutai lining, 36 inches wide. Special 69c 85c satine, 36 inches wide. Special 65c Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. Women's "Red Cross" Pumps, $5.75 Red Cross in shoes for women means ultra quality and fine style. For Friday the Market Street Shoe Section offers 300 pair of pumps and oxfords in vici kid and patent coltskin with Louis or walking heels at, pair $5.95 Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor, Rear. Women's $8.95 "Slip-On" Sweaters, $5.95 Sport sweaters of the middy type with sailor collar and belt, in rose, khaki, pink, grey, maiz and Robbin egg. Special for Friday only. Women's $7.50 Zephyr sweaters, with brushed or plain sailor collar. Special $3.85 $1.95 liand-knit tarns, in colors. Special $1.25 98c cap and scarf sets. Special 45£ $1.35 cap and scarf sets. Special 68£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Men's Store. Corsets Specially Priced For Friday Discontinued styles and broken sizes. SI.OO to $1.50 corsets. Friday only 49f^ $2.00 to $6.00 corsets. Friday only 95c Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Second Floor. Specials For A Woman's Dressing Table 10c cabinets of wire hair pins. Special 7^ 10c shoe trees. Special 7^ 25c face veils. Special 19£ 4-yard bolts of superior quality tape. Special .... 5^ Darning cotton. Special, ball Sew-on hose supporters, with two straps. Special, 5c snap fasteners, all sizes, in white and black. Special, card, 3*; gross 35£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart. Notions, Street Floor. Kitchen & Household Necessaries 75c fibre brooms. Special 50£ $2.00 aluminum double boilers, 2 qts. Special, $1.49 95c aluminum saucepans, 2 qts. Special 69£ $2.75 gas heaters. Special $1.98 $7.15 Miller oil heaters, with solid brass fount. Special, $4.98 50c long handle dust mops. Special 39^ 39c dust brushes. Special 25^ 75c Jap tea pots. Special 39^ 25c decorated cups and saucers. Special 15£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Basement. Writing Paper Reduced for Friday Highland linen in khaki color. Regularly 55c a box. Special Friday only 25^ Service paper with various arms of the service, regular ly 50c a box. Special Friday only 25£ Pound packages of Cairo linen and two packages of en velopes. Regularly 45c. Special Friday 30^ Isle 'Armaur linen, boxed 24 sheets of paper and 24 en velopes. Regularly $1,15. Special Friday 50^ s7*oo Premo Cameras, $5.75 Number 2 folding cartridge Premos, making picture 2%x3U. Special Friday only $5.75 Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. FEBRUARY 27, 1919. An Unusual Sale of Silk Waists A group of regular $3.50, $4.50 and $4.95 crepe de chine and taffeta waists, in flesh, white and suit shades, go on sale Friday only at $2.50 A group of $5.50 to $7.50 Georgette crepe and crepe de chine waists, in flesh, white, maize and suit shades will be offered at $3,751 Women's $42.50 and $45 Winter Coats, $25 Some of the best coats of the winter season of fine quality wool velour, in brown, navy and plum and in all sizes will be sold Friday only at this price. Dives, Pomeroy 6e Stewart, Second Floor. Lowered Shoe Specials For Friday Men's heavy tan oil dressed working shoes in blucher style with half bellows tongue, heavy solid leather soles. Special Friday only $2.85 Women's $4.50 gun metal calf shoes in button and lace styles, welted soles, French and walking heels. Special Friday only $3.50 Boys' $2.00 gun metal calf shoes, broad toe last, solid leather standard fastened soles. Special Friday onlv, 2 $1.75 Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor, Rear. w Friday SI.OO Sale of Misses' ShoesK $1.75 black kid and dull calf shoes, broad toes, heavy H| stitched soles, sizes liy, 12 12y> and 1. Special Friday HI only ? SI.OO H Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor, Rear, || Cotton Dress Goods For Friday sl.lO silk poplin, 36 inches. Special Fridav onlv, yard, ' 98£ 75c silk shirting, colored stripes. Special Friday only, yard • 35£ 35c silk muslin in solid shades. Special Friday oiv 59c poplin, 36 inches, solid shades. Special Friday only, . 35£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. 49c Gingham, fancy plaids, stripes and solid shades. Special Friday only, yard 35£ Blue Prints. Special Friday only, yard 10£ 30c Percales, 36 inches. Special Friday only, yard, 30c Gingham, stripes. Special Friday only, yard.. 19£ 42c Wash Suiting. Special Friday only, yard .... 290 20c Ginghams, plaids, checks, stripes and solid shades. Special Friday only, yard 14£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Basement. Good Silk Values For Friday $2.00 taffeta in taupe, nickel, brown and purple, 36 inches. Special Friday only $1.59 $2.00 stripe and plaid skirtings and dress silks. Special Friday only $1.55 $1.75 stripe taffetas and messalincs, 32 and 36 inches. Special Friday only $1.29 $2.00 plain taffeta in gold and maize, 36 inches. Special Friday only SI.OO Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. Women's and Children's Underwear Reduced Women's 65c and 75c white cotton ribbed vests and drawers. Special 39f> Women's $1.25 and $1.50 white ribbed union suits. Special sl.lO Children's 39c and 50c cotton ribbed vests. Special, Boys' SI.OO cotton ribbed union suits. Special ... Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. Men's and Women's Seamless Stockings Men's 65c heavy grey wool socks. Special 39f> Men's 60c black cashmere socks. Special ....... 39£ Women's 35c black cotton stockings. Special ... 29£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor. Men's Garters and Work Gloves Down In Price A small lot of leather palm gloves and mittens is spe cially priced for Friday at, pair 25^ Men's canvas gloves with knit wrist, in full sizes. Spe cial, pair 12j/2^ Men's pad elastic garters. Special, 14£; 2 pair .. Boys' and girls' 50c toques. Special 25£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Men's Store. 42 Piece Dinner Sets Reduced Regularly $6.50 sets of good quality with a decoration of gold band. Special for Friday $5.98 Colonial table tumblers; regularly, dozen, 60c. Spe cial 49£ Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Basement.
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